Orthopedic Surgery Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 1 verified physician responses, Orthopedic Surgery has a 4/5 average career satisfaction rating.100% of Orthopedic Surgery physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Orthopedic Surgery physician works 80 hours per week.

Orthopedic Surgery physicians commonly report appreciating the intellectual stimulation, patient relationships, and clinical variety their specialty offers.

Based on SalaryDr data, Orthopedic Surgery physicians work an average of 80 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

Common challenges cited by Orthopedic Surgery physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

100% of Orthopedic Surgery physicians surveyed say they would choose Orthopedic Surgeryagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 1 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.